Blunt-tailed Snake Millipede - Cylindroiulus punctatus

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Description

This is a millipede which grows up to 25 mm. It is pale brown and has a banded appearance, often with darker spots along each side. It also has a dark mask across its eyes, though this is not a unique feature and a paler tail end.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Woodlands and gardens - typically found in rotting wood or leaf litter.

When to see it

All year round.

Life History

Feeds on dead leaves etc.

UK Status

Common and widespread throughout Britain.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • David Nicholls
    Lucas' Marsh
    09 March 2012
  • Annie Smith
    Warren Hills
    15 March 2018
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    20 July 2009
  • David Nicholls
    Martinshaw Wood
    27 March 2009
  • David Nicholls
    Welford Road Cemetery
    15 May 2009
  • AJ Cann
    Knighton
    05 December 2018
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby, Burroughs Wood
    29 November 2023

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
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Species data profile ?

Species profile

Common names
Blunt-tailed Snake Millipede
Species group:
Centipedes & Millipedes
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Julida
Family:
Julidae
Records on NatureSpot:
89
First record:
30/09/1987 (Adrian Rundle)
Last record:
31/03/2025 (Pochin, Christine)

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Latest records

  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    01 April 2011
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    01 April 2011
  • David Nicholls
    Wirlybones Wood, Ratby
    02 April 2011
  • Graham Calow
    Burbage Common and Woods
    12 April 2012
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    21 March 2012
  • Annie Smith
    Warren Hills
    15 March 2018
  • Graham Calow
    Burbage Common and Woods
    12 April 2012